a muffled sob

Examples (10)

• She tried to hide her sadness, but a muffled sob escaped her lips.
• From the next room, he heard a muffled sob and knew she was crying.
• A muffled sob was heard from beneath the blankets.
• He tried to suppress his emotions, but a muffled sob betrayed his pain.
• Through the closed door, they could discern a faint, muffled sob.
• The child's muffled sob indicated deep distress.
• After the bad news, only a muffled sob broke the silence.
• She buried her face in her hands, letting out a muffled sob.
• Despite her efforts to be quiet, a small, muffled sob escaped.
• The therapist noted the patient's muffled sob as a sign of suppressed grief.